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BD12 SZC

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,821 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 61,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2022 58,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,094 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 42,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 42,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,764 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 18,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,760 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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BD12 SZC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 SZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD12 SZC?

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What year was BD12 SZC registered?

BD12 SZC is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is BD12 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SZC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD12 SZC have outstanding finance?

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